Nursery Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus UK Ltd is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to provide high-quality care in a nursery setting. This role involves supporting children's development, managing daily routines, and ensuring a safe environment. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on children's lives with flexible shifts and competitive pay.

Benefits

Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates

Paid Industry-Leading Training

Ongoing Development Opportunities

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or childcare setting is required.
• Good standard of English for effective communication.
• Clear enhanced DBS necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedule and assist with feeding, hygiene, and rest.
• Collaborate on educational activities and maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and keep accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Health and Safety

Education

NVQ Diploma Level 2 or 3

Job description

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Nursery Assistant, you ll be providing high-quality care within a nursery setting across the local area within the social care sector. You will be required to provide day-to-day cover for short or longer-term placements, supporting children's development, ensuring their safety, and helping them learn through play. You ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you ll truly be able to make a difference to a child s life.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between GBP13.15 and GBP19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Nursery Assistant may include managing the daily schedule, assisting with routine tasks such as feeding, toilet breaks, rest time, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all children. You ll collaborate with other team members to plan and implement education activities helping children learn, whilst also adhering to health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments and assisting with record keeping.

What We re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or childcare setting.
• NVQ Diploma Level 2 or 3 is desirable.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we d love to hear from you!